Warehouse And Forklift Operative - 2 Month Assignment

Pertemps; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver for a temporary assignment at Nursling Industrial Estate. The role involves loading/unloading, stock picking, and using RF scanners in a busy peak period.

You must hold a valid Reach, Bendi, or Counterbalance forklift licence and be available for Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:30. Start ASAP with a temporary contract of roughly 2 months.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence (Reach, Bendi or Counterbalance) required.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trailers and containers.
• Booking in landed orders returned from ships.
• Picking and locating stock using the warehouse management system and RF scanners.
• Scanning and processing documentation as per customer requirements.
• Completing all paperwork to company standards.
• Following all health & safety procedures.
• Supporting the Warehouse Supervisor/Operations Manager with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Reach Licence

Bendi Licence

Counterbalance Licence

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver

Location: Nursling Industrial Estate

Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary (approx. 2 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 - 16:30

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Forklift Driver /Warehouse Operative to join a well-established warehouse team based in Nursling. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy operation during their peak period.

Applicants must hold a valid Reach, Bendi, or Counterbalance Forklift Licence and ideally have recent experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trailers and containers
• Booking in landed orders returned from ships
• Picking and locating stock using the warehouse management system and RF scanners
• Scanning and processing documentation as per customer requirements
• Completing all paperwork to company standards
• Following all health & safety procedures
• Supporting the Warehouse Supervisor/Operations Manager with day-to-day operations

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Proactive – able to use initiative to support smooth warehouse operations
• Hardworking & reliable – with a strong team ethic
• Safety-focused – ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Adaptable – willing to learn new skills and methods